Apply to perform at the Festival

Thank you for your interest in performing at the 2023 Parkes Elvis Festival.

Parkes Elvis Festival welcomes artists and bands who perform Elvis Presley music, rockabilly,  rock ‘n’ roll and/or suitably themed 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s music to apply for a chance to play at the biggest and longest running Elvis Festival in the southern hemisphere. The Festival is now in its 30th year, attracts more than 24,000 visitors and hundreds of events that are spread over several venues including two outdoor stages.

If you are interested in submitting your performance/act for consideration, complete the application form so that we can get to know you and your music a bit better.

All applications will be reviewed by the Festival team. Artists chosen to perform will be contacted directly over the coming months.

The dates for the next festival are 4-8 January 2023, so please confirm you are available before applying.

Please note that the Parkes Elvis Festival manage key events. Venues are responsible for organising their own entertainment so please get in touch with venues directly.

  • If you do not have a stage name add NA
  • If from outside Australia please enter NA
  • Include yourself in the count
  • Provide a 25-word bio written in the 3rd person ie John has been an Elvis tribute artist for more than thirty years.
  • Provide the full bio written in the third person that will appear on your profile on the Festival's website
  • Provide a link to your performer Facebook page
  • Provide a link to your performer Instagram
  • Provide a link to your performer YouTube account
  • Provide a link to your performer Twitter
  • Add hashtags here to help us promote you
  • Drop files here or
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      Provide images to help us promote you. Images must be high resolution (min 1MB max 12MB), landscape and preferably with a plain background.
    • Max. file size: 12 MB.
      Provide images to help us promote you. Images must be high resolution (min 1MB max 12MB), landscape and preferably with a plain background.
    • Max. file size: 12 MB.
      Provide images to help us promote you. Images must be high resolution (min 1MB max 12MB), landscape and preferably with a plain background.
    • Max. file size: 12 MB.
      Provide images to help us promote you. Images must be high resolution (min 1MB max 12MB), landscape and preferably with a plain background.
    • Drop files here or
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      • Drop files here or
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        • Please indicate your expectation of performance fee for a 40 minute set
        • Include name, email and mobile number
          I agree for Parkes Elvis Festival to amend and use the information and images I have provided for promotional purposes.

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